Edina Aquatic Center

Ahoy!  It's time for summer fun at the Edina Aquatic Center.  Ride a tube down a twisting water flume; glide over the water on a high-flying cable; explore the inner workings of a magical tree house; and monkey around on the water playground in the zero-depth children's pool.  This pirate-themed aquatic center offers something for water lovers and landlubbers of all ages.

The Pirate's Plunge--a water slide tower--features a 207-foot body slide and 300-foot tube flume, with single, double and triple tubes available.

Daring young swimmers fly across the water on the Shipwreck Express--a thrilling cable ride.  Riders climb aboard a 10-foot platform, built to look like a ship's bow, grab onto a trapeze bar, glide over the pool and splash into the water below.

The popular children's pool features spiral and tunnel slides, a tire swing, sprays, fountains and other water-in-motion amenities.  For easy entry, water depth begins at zero and gradually increases to 18 inches.

Children can dry off and exercise their imaginations in Oakwood Forest, a tree house-themed playground.  The focal point of the dry play area is a large tree with a climb-through center, look-out tower and slide exit.  The playground also features a life-size giraffe and hippo, monkey bars and a rope spider web.

The main attraction of the Edina Aquatic Center is an Olympic-sized pool with a step-in entry, a three-meter diving board, a one-meter diving board and lap swimming lanes.  For swimmers' comfort, the water temperature in all pools is kept at 84-86 degrees Fahrenheit.

When it's time for a break, swimmers can relax in comfortable lounge chairs underneath the large shade umbrellas or wooden trellis.  A full-service concession area also offers light meals and snacks.

Conveniently located in Rosland Park, the Edina Aquatic Center strives for continuous improvement.  Drop anchor at the Edina Aquatic Center and you'll find yourself returning summer after summer.

For the 2010 season, the Edina Aquatic Center will open Saturday, June 12 and close Thursday, Aug. 29.